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en-MYFredy Guarin extends Shanghai Shenhua dealShanghai Shenhua will now be able to call upon the services of Fredy Guarin until 2019 after the Colombia midfielder penned fresh terms.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/fredy-guarin-extends-shanghai-shenhua-deal
Fredy Guarin has signed a new contract with Shanghai Shenhua to keep him at the club until 2019.
The Chinese Super League side confirmed the renewal on Friday, the midfielder's 31st birthday.
As well as his birthday and contract renewal, Guarin celebrated scoring a double in an emphatic 8-1 home battering of Liaoning Kaixin, taking his 2017 season total to six from 11 league games.
"Guarin has proven indispensable to Shenhua thanks to his ability to excel in either attack or defence," read Shenhua's statement.
"We hope he will continue to make positive contributions to the team, bringing more happiness for our fans."
Guarin joined Shenhua from Inter in January 2016 with the deal worth a reported €11million plus add-ons.
The Colombia international had spent the previous four years with Inter, who he joined from Porto in 2012.
Shenhua finished fourth in last season's CSL and sit seventh just before the halfway stage of this season.
news_articleFri, 30 Jun 2017 15:01:01 +0000Anonymous738550 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comShanghai Shenhua seek to tie down Guarin and MorenoFredy Guarin and Giovanni Moreno could be set to stay at Shanghai Shenhua if the Chinese Super League side's talks are successful.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/shanghai-shenhua-seek-tie-down-guarin-and-moreno
Shanghai Shenhua hope to agree contract extensions with Colombian stars Fredy Guarin and Giovanni Moreno.
Moreno has made 125 league appearance for Shanghai Shenhua since signing from Racing Club in 2012.
He was joined by fellow Colombia international Guarin in January 2016, the midfielder swapping Inter and Serie A for the Chinese Super League side.
"The two players are very popular and their contributions to the club have been displayed for all to see," said deputy general manager Zhou Jun.
"We're communicating with them about the contract extensions and hopefully I'll bring good result to everybody.
"Both of them consider Shenhua as a great club and love the atmosphere here. And if everything goes well, we are about to reach agreements [for contract extensions] soon."
According to Zhou, misfiring star striker Carlos Tevez, who was taken off last weekend after scoring his first goal since March in a 2-0 win over Yanbian Funde, has suffered a recurrence of the muscle injury that sidelined him earlier this season.
The 33-year-old former Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus forward has netted just twice from eight league appearances in 2017.
Coached by Gus Poyet since November last year, Shanghai Shenhua are eighth in the CSL table.
news_articleTue, 27 Jun 2017 10:01:01 +0000Anonymous737252 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comGuarin completes move to Shanghai ShenhuaFredy Guarin has ended his association with Inter, making the switch to Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/guarin-completes-move-shanghai-shenhua
Fredy Guarin has completed a move from Inter to Shanghai Shenhua for an undisclosed fee, the Super League club has announced.
The Colombia international signed a contract with Gregorio Manzano's side on Wednesday, with the Chinese club's coach taking to Twitter to welcome the latest signing.
"We welcome our new player Fredy Guarin to Shanghai Shenhua, who joins with enthusiasm and desire," he said.
Shanghai later confirmed the news via its official Weibo account, following the midfielder's successful medical in Spain, where the club has based its offseason training camp.
Guarin had made 16 appearances this season under Roberto Mancini at Inter but saw his role in the starting lineup come under threat following the arrivals of Geoffrey Kondogbia and Marcelo Brozovic.
Sampdoria duo Eder and Roberto Soriano have both been linked with moves to San Siro to replace Guarin.news_articleWed, 27 Jan 2016 17:17:01 +0000Anonymous511868 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comGuarin completes move to Shanghai ShenhuaFredy Guarin has ended his association with Inter, making the switch to Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/guarin-completes-move-shanghai-shenhua-0
Fredy Guarin has completed a move from Inter to Shanghai Shenhua for an undisclosed fee, the Super League club have announced.
The Colombia international signed a contract with Gregorio Manzano's side on Wednesday, with the Chinese club's coach taking to Twitter to welcome their latest signing.
"We welcome our new player Fredy Guarin to Shanghai Shenhua, who joins with enthusiasm and desire," he said.
Shanghai later confirmed the news via their official Weibo account, following the midfielder's successful medical in Spain, where the club have based their close-season training camp.
Guarin had made 16 appearances this season under Roberto Mancini at Inter but saw his role in the starting line-up come under threat following the arrivals of Geoffrey Kondogbia and Marcelo Brozovic.
Sampdoria duo Eder and Roberto Soriano have both been linked with moves to San Siro to replace Guarin.news_articleWed, 27 Jan 2016 17:17:01 +0000Anonymous511876 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comMancini lauds reported Inter targets Toure and LavezziYaya Toure and Ezequiel Lavezzi won praise from Inter coach Roberto Mancini having been linked with moves to the Serie A club.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/mancini-lauds-reported-inter-targets-toure-and-lavezzi
Inter coach Roberto Mancini has underlined his admiration for Yaya Toure and Ezequiel Lavezzi following speculation linking the Serie A club with moves for the players.
Mancini took Toure to Manchester City in 2010 and the Ivory Coast midfielder played a pivotal role in securing 2010-11 FA Cup and 2011-12 Premier League glory.
Toure remains a key man at the Etihad Stadium, but was mooted as target for Inter last close-season and the player's outspoken agent Dimitri Seluk this week told Sportitalia: "We are ready to listen any offers that are on the table" and the end of the current campaign.
Lavezzi was identified as a possibly January addition at San Siro, but his representative Alessandro Moggi insists he will see out the season at Paris Saint-Germain.
"Anything can happen in the transfer window," Mancini said. "Yaya Toure is a top player and he'll remain at that level for many years because he's got class and great physique.
"Ezequiel Lavezzi is a modern striker who knows how to do everything. Maybe he could add something to our team next season, but at the moment he's a PSG player."
Inter return to Serie A action against Carpi on Sunday following Tuesday's heated 2-0 Coppa Italia victory at league leaders Napoli.
Mancini left Fredy Guarin on the bench for that tie, with the midfielder reported to be on the verge of a move to Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning.
The coach believes Guarin still has a role to play in Inter's title bid should he elect to remain in Italy.
"He had a bit on his mind and I preferred to give him a rest," Mancini explained. "He trained well yesterday and he's looked good in the last three sessions in general, so he's available.
"Sometimes players feel they've reached the end of their relationship with a club. If he leaves I'll wish him all the best in the world, but if he stays he's got a huge role to play. Should he decide to move, then we'll look at some other options."
news_articleSat, 23 Jan 2016 19:32:01 +0000Anonymous510311 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comInter sporting director hints at Guarin exitFredy Guarin is all but confirmed to leave Inter for the Chinese Super League, according to sporting director Piero Ausilio.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/inter-sporting-director-hints-guarin-exit
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has hinted at the impending exit of midfielder Fredy Guarin in the January transfer window.
Guarin is the target of Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning and they are reportedly set to offer Inter €18million for the Colombian.
The 29-year-old was left out of Inter's squad in their 2-0 Coppa Italia win over Napoli on Tuesday, prompting questions over his future with the Serie A club.
"He is still an Inter player," Ausilio told Rai Sport. “There's no point hiding, we are in negotiations, but until the documents are signed we cannot talk about a done deal. We'll see where all these negotiations take us.
“If Guarin did leave, he'd be replaced in the squad, but we'll make those evaluations later on."
Ausilio did not want to be drawn into speculation over who Inter will replace him with.
"It makes sense to link good players with Inter but that doesn't mean they're the right ones," he added.
"We're weighing up a few options with the coach but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll be a midfielder.
"I've not ruled out other names, we're keeping an eye on everything. We definitely can't sign a non-EU player."news_articleWed, 20 Jan 2016 05:07:01 +0000Anonymous508675 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comNapoli v Inter: Scudetto dream burns bright for HiguainInter and Napoli go into the weekend's action as Serie A's leading sides and meet at Stadio San Paolo on Monday.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/napoli-v-inter-scudetto-dream-burns-bright-higuain
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain says his team-mates are dreaming of the Scudetto ahead of Monday's visit from Serie A leaders Inter.
Going into the weekend's Serie A action, Inter sit two points clear of Maurizio Sarri's Napoli at the summit, although the pair's closest challengers Fiorentina and Roma are both in action on Sunday.
Inter and Napoli have conceded just seven and eight league goals respectively this term, taking advantage of Juventus' sluggish title defence to stake an early claim for the Scudetto.
While both camps have been eager to play down their respective title chances so far as they approach the midway point of the season, Higuain admitted his focus was firmly on winning the league.
"It's only right to dream and anyone who says they're not dreaming of the Scudetto is lying," the Argentinean told Corriere della Sera.
"At the same time, what the coach says is also true, we have to take it one game at a time.
"When our fans are behind us we become even stronger. We need them and they need us, this is the perfect tandem to be successful.
"I am still young and think I can still learn a great deal more. That is my only objective. We'll study Inter, but after that must remain concentrated on doing what we know best."
Higuain has scored in all three of his home games against Inter, but will come up against a side who have kept four successive clean sheets in the league.
The last time Inter had a longer run without conceding in the same season was back in 2004-05.
While Napoli have seen Lorenzo Insigne shake off fitness concerns, Inter coach Roberto Mancini could be without Geoffrey Kondogbia following a knock to his thigh.
But, off the back of four consecutive Serie A victories, Fredy Guarin is confident Inter can claim a first win in Naples since October 1997.
Asked about the secret to Inter's success, Guarin told Inter Channel: "A great group of lads all pulling in the same direction.
"We're all willing to lend each other a hand, both on and off the pitch. Mancini makes sure everyone feels involved, even those who are playing less."
Key Opta stats:
- Napoli and Inter have drawn each of their last three Serie A meetings: last season both games ended 2-2.
- Napoli have won their last seven home games between Serie A and Europa League, scoring 22 goals and conceding just two
- Napoli have scored in their last 24 home league games: 60 goals, an average of 2.5 per game. Inter have scored in their last 10 away Serie A games.
- Samir Handanovic has kept four clean sheets in a row: the last time he kept five in a row in the same season was in March 2011 with Udinese.
- Stevan Jovetic has scored in two of his three games played at the San Paolo in Serie A.news_articleSat, 28 Nov 2015 14:17:01 +0000Anonymous486314 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comGuarin: Inter can think about ScudettoFredy Guarin has brushed off criticism of Inter's style of play and says they can challenge for the Serie A title this season.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/guarin-inter-can-think-about-scudetto
Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin believes his side should consider themselves capable of winning the Serie A title this season.
Roberto Mancini's side are three points clear at the top of the table, having won all five of their opening games, and already have a 10-point gap to reigning champions Juventus.
Guarin is thrilled with Inter's start to the campaign after their inconsistent form over recent seasons and says there should be a growing belief in their chances of ending Juve's Scudetto dominance.
"What's great about football is that things change so quickly," the Colombia international told reporters at the launch of his website, FredyGuarin.com.
"After three years of not finding the right way forward, there were positive changes. I had difficulty during that period, but I think I gained in experience and today we have a great opportunity with this team, this coach and these new players to lift our heads and think about winning the Scudetto.
"To be considered a great team, you have to earn it one match at a time. Mentality is very important, as is making sure we fix our mistakes. What really counts is to be a solid squad, to leave no room for doubt."
Inter have been criticised by some for the level of their performances so far, with Mancini's side having won four of their five matches 1-0, but Guarin says such talk only spurs them on.
"What do I say to critics? Nothing," he added. "The pitch does the talking, as far as we're concerned they're motivating us to do better."
Guarin came close to joining Juventus in January 2014, though the move failed to materialise, but the 29-year-old insists he is happy to remain at San Siro.
"In reality I never felt distant from Inter," he added. "The club let me know I was part of their plans and I said from day one that I'm prouder to be part of Inter than any other team I've played for.
"Would I like to end my career at Inter? You never know what might happen, but I hope to win things with them now."news_articleSat, 26 Sep 2015 10:37:01 +0000Anonymous459304 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comGuarin: Derby win highlights Inter's qualityFredy Guarin hailed Inter's improved quality after they defeated Milan but would not discuss the Scudetto.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/guarin-derby-win-highlights-inters-quality
Inter's first win over city rivals Milan since 2013 underlined their increased quality, according to match-winner Fredy Guarin.
While the victory took Inter to the top of Serie A with the only perfect record in the competition, Guarin attempted to deflect questions about his team's title aspirations.
Inter have not won Serie A since 2009-10 but have nine points from three matches, giving them a two-point lead over Chievo, Torino, Palermo, Sassuolo and Roma, with defending champions Juventus (one point) in 16th.
Guarin's 58th-minute strike on Sunday saw Inter beat archrivals Milan for the first time in four meetings.
"It's a bit early for that [to talk about winning the championship]," Guarin told Inter's website after the 1-0 win.
"We've shown we've got more quality but we need to keep taking things one game at a time."
Inter finished eighth last term, while they have finished no better than fifth in the past four seasons.
Guarin claimed victory for Inter when he cut in from the right wing and crunched a left-foot strike inside the far post from 20 yards.
"Obviously it's a goal that will go down in the history of this massive fixture. But what matters to me is that I repay the coach and the team for their faith in me," the Colombian said.
"We played really well tonight and showed we have big ambitions to take Inter back to the top.
"Who do I dedicate the goal to? My children, they're everything to me."news_articleSun, 13 Sep 2015 23:07:01 +0000Anonymous453931 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comInter 1 Milan 0: Guarin sends Mancini's men topFredy Guarin's second-half strike secured a 1-0 derby win for Inter against Milan and sent them top of the Serie A table.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/inter-1-milan-0-guarin-sends-mancinis-men-top
Inter clinched the derby bragging rights against Milan as Fredy Guarin's strike gave them a 1-0 win at San Siro on Sunday.
The Colombian fired home just short of the hour mark as the Nerazzurri kept up their flawless start to the Serie A season in an open contest.
Luiz Adriano spurned two clear openings in the first half while Mauro Icardi - passed fit after a thigh injury to lead Inter's attack - should have done better when put clean through by Stevan Jovetic.
The returning Mario Balotelli had Inter worried in the second half and only the woodwork denied him a famous goal, but Guarin's fine effort proved to be the difference.
Victory puts Inter top of Serie A, while Milan remain 12th with just three points from as many games.
Luiz Adriano spurned a great chance just three minutes into the clash, Samir Handanovic saving well after the Brazilian was played in by Carlos Bacca, though Icardi fired narrowly wide from distance as Inter themselves started brightly.
A fine Giacomo Bonaventura throughball sent Luiz Adriano clean through once again after 16 minutes, but Jeison Murillo was across sharply to block.
The game began to turn scrappy as both sides struggled to retain control of possession, but Guarin should have done better when played through by debutant Ivan Perisic in one of Inter's better attacking moves.
Keisuke Honda had Handanovic at full stretch with a low drive, while Jovetic rasped an effort just past the far post and Icardi fluffed a shot straight at Diego Lopez when clean through as Inter finished the half the stronger.
Lopez's poor clearance handed Jovetic another chance shortly after the break but Cristian Zapata was able to close the space well.
Honda saw a shot deflected wide after some fine footwork from Carlos Bacca before Guarin forced Lopez to claw the ball over the bar as he headed down Perisic's cross.
But the Colombian found the net just three minutes later - and in some style.
Handanovic and Geoffrey Kondogbia almost made a mess of possession inside the Inter area but, after a quick break forward from Davide Santon, Guarin cut inside and unleashed a fierce drive into the far corner with his left foot.
Milan responded by bringing on Balotelli for the ineffective Bacca and the Liverpool loanee immediately had Inter nervous as Honda just failed to connect fully with his dangerous free-kick.
Balotelli rattled the post with a shot from distance and forced Handanovic into a save with a ferocious free-kick as Milan pushed for an equaliser.
Inter remained resolute, however, and extended their record to just one defeat in their last 11 designated home league matches against their city rivals.news_articleSun, 13 Sep 2015 21:07:01 +0000Anonymous453896 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comGuarin wants Inter stay - agentInter midfielder Fredy Guarin has no plans to leave the Serie A club.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/guarin-wants-inter-stay-agent
Fred Guarin's agent Marcelo Ferreyra emphasised his client's determination to stay at Inter, amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Guarin has been linked to Galatasaray, with Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo reportedly set to move in the opposite direction.
The Colombia international was also a transfer target for Galatasaray during Roberto Mancini's stint in charge before the Italian boss return to Milan.
However, Guarin wants to remain at the club and captain Inter to silverware.
"We are absolutely not looking for another team," Ferreyra told fcinternews.it.
"The only club that the player wants at all costs is just Inter. He does not want anything other than to win many trophies with the Nerazzurri and become a champion wearing this jersey.
"Fredy has never, and I underline never, wanted to leave. I can also add that one of his dreams is to wear the captain's armband for this club, so he works every day to reach this important target.
"There is nobody in the world who loves Inter as much as Fredy."news_articleSun, 12 Jul 2015 04:02:01 +0000Anonymous416791 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comInter 1 Parma 1: Hosts' winless Serie A run stretched to fiveInter's winless run was stretched to five Serie A games after Roberto Mancini's men failed to beat rock-bottom Parma at home on Saturday.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/inter-1-parma-1-hosts-winless-serie-run-stretched-five
Question marks continue to be raised over Roberto Mancini's Inter side after a forgettable 1-1 draw at home to rock-bottom Parma saw their winless run stretched to five Serie A matches.
Saturday's San Siro clash was the 18th league match since Mancini's return on November 14 and they were unable to claim only their sixth win in that spell, as Andi Lila's equaliser on the stroke of half-time ultimately proved enough for beleaguered Parma.
Despite dictating much of the play, Inter lacked fluidity in the first period and were fortunate to take the lead, as Fredy Guarin's long-range drive struck Jose Mauri and found the net.
Inter had been hoping to boost their dwindling European hopes with victory, though they were consistently wasteful in front of goal in the absence of injured top scorer Mauro Icardi.
With Icardi missing, Inter lacked potency in the final third and, as a result allowed Parma to claw their way back into the contest with an equaliser just before the break, Lila nodding past Samir Handanovic.
Inter continued to generally dominate after the break and saw chances fall to Croatian pair Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic, but ultimately the hosts failed to break down Parma's resilient backline.
Two notable inclusions were present in Mancini's line-up, as Felipe – who was released by Parma in February – was given his club debut, while 18-year-old striker George Puscas made his first Serie A start.
But service to the young Romanian during the early exchanges was in short supply, with Parma crafting the first opportunity in the second minute, as Handanovic kept out Silvestre Varela's long-range drive.
Inter eventually came to life in the 14th minute, with Xherdan Shaqiri's first-time effort forcing Antonio Mirante into action after a precise cut-back from Rodrigo Palacio.
The Parma goalkeeper was rendered helpless 10 minutes later, though, as Guarin's audacious effort from 35 yards took a hefty deflection off Mauri and squeezed inside the right-hand post.
Inter failed to fully capitalise on their dominance, however, and they went into the break level.
Varela clipped a teasing delivery into the penalty area from the right and, after breaking free of Gary Medel, Lila guided a fine header into the top-left corner with just a minute left of the first half.
Mancini introduced Kovacic for the anonymous Puscas at half-time and he almost made a telling difference in the 53rd minute, heading Juan Jesus' cross just wide of the target.
Kovacic's compatriot Brozovic was the next to go close for Inter, smashing just past the post from 25 yards 13 minutes later, as the hosts' frustration grew.
Inter piled the pressure on towards the end and almost snatched the points in dramatic fashion three minutes from time, but Palacio failed to get meaningful contact on Shaqiri's devilish cross and Mirante grasped it gratefully as Parma held firm.news_articleSat, 04 Apr 2015 15:02:01 +0000Anonymous370797 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comMancini: I tried to take Guarin to GalatasarayInter midfielder Fredy Guarin may now be a Galatasaray player if Roberto Mancini had managed to sign him last season.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/mancini-i-tried-take-guarin-galatasaray
Roberto Mancini has revealed that he tried to lure Fredy Guarin to Galatasaray last season but was snubbed by the Inter midfielder.
Guarin's stunning late strike at San Siro on Thursday ensured Inter beat 10-man Celtic 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League to progress to the round of 16.
The Colombia international has now scored four goals in his last five games, but he may now be plying his trade in Turkey if Mancini had his way during his short reign at Galatasaray.
"I called him because I knew that he was a good player and I thought he could be very useful for us," the Inter coach said.
"He wanted to stay at Inter and I'm happy about that now – he is playing very well here."
Guarin won the Europa League with Porto four years ago, but the 28-year-old will now put thoughts of European success to one side as Inter attempt to secure a fourth successive Serie A win at Fiorentina on Sunday.
He said: "We have to take it one game at a time, starting with our next outing in the league, which is very important,
"Things are changing [at Inter] – and most of all, the results are changing too."news_articleFri, 27 Feb 2015 10:51:01 +0000Anonymous351769 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comInter 1 Celtic 0 (4-3 agg): Guarin stunner sees Mancini's men throughInter advanced to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League as Fredy Guarin's stunning goal earned them a 1-0 (4-3 agg) win over 10-man Celtic.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/inter-1-celtic-0-4-3-agg-guarin-stunner-sees-mancinis-men-through
Fredy Guarin's superb late goal was enough to see Inter through to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League with a 4-3 aggregate success over 10-man Celtic.
The two sides played out an enthralling 3-3 draw in the first leg at Parkhead last week and, although Thursday's fixture at San Siro lacked that goalmouth action, the two sides still produced an entertaining affair.
Celtic saw defender Virgil van Dijk dismissed for receiving two cautions in the first half - the first of which seemed somewhat harsh.
From that point on, Inter were well on top and only some last-ditch defending and a fine goalkeeping display from Craig Gordon kept the scores level until Guarin produced something special in the 88th minute.
The Colombian picked up a pass from Davide Santon and arrowed a shot into the top corner from just outside the area.
The win extends Inter's unbeaten home run in the competition to 11 matches, stretching back to August 2012, while Celtic's focus will now return to clinching a domestic treble.
Celtic had the first genuine chance in the seventh minute when Gary Mackay-Steven bore down on goal, but goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo spread himself well to smother the shot.
The visitors thought they should have had a penalty seven minutes later when Armstrong went down under a challenge from Santon, but Kruzliak waved away their protests.
Inter responded strongly and almost took the lead in the 19th minute when Santon's shot was just out of reach of a sliding Mauro Icardi.
Celtic were then dealt a major blow nine minutes prior to the interval as Van Dijk - perhaps harshly booked for an earlier foul on Rodrigo Palacio - was shown a second yellow for pulling back Icardi.
Seemingly buoyed by their man advantage, Inter twice went close to moving ahead when Xherdan Shaqiri was kept out by a fine block from Jason Denayer, before Gordon saved smartly with his legs from Danilo D'Ambrosio's rebound.
Palacio ought to have put the hosts ahead four minutes into the second half, but blazed over after a clever pass from Guarin.
Gordon pulled off a fine save low to his left to keep out Hernanes four minutes later, before the goalkeeper produced an even better stop to deny Icardi soon afterwards.
Substitute Kris Commons brought a comfortable save out of Carrizo with a speculative 40-yard strike eight minutes from time, but it was a rare effort on goal as Celtic tired.
With two minutes remaining, Guarin picked up the ball 25 yards from goal and thumped an unstoppable shot beyond Gordon into the top left-hand corner to seal Inter's passage.news_articleThu, 26 Feb 2015 20:51:01 +0000Anonymous351446 at https://www.fourfourtwo.comTide turning for improved Inter, claims ManciniFollowing wins over Palermo and Atalanta, Roberto Mancini feels his Inter squad have a renewed confidence going into the UEFA Europa League.https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/tide-turning-improved-inter-claims-mancini
Inter are in a much-improved frame of mind ahead of Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash with Celtic after back-to-back wins, according to coach Roberto Mancini.
Fredy Guarin's brace helped Mancini's side to a 4-1 win over Atalanta on Sunday as Inter moved ninth in the top flight ahead of this week's European clash in Glasgow.
After a mixed start to his second tenure at San Siro, Mancini believes things are looking more positive and hinted he could look to make some free-agent signings to bolster his squad further.
"Confidence is important and after the Napoli match - despite losing at the death [in the Coppa Italia] - we realised we could take anyone on.
"We're not taking too much notice of the table at the moment, but this win stands us in good stead for the Europa League clash against Celtic. That's a very important competition for us.
"It depends on our injuries [whether we make signings], as we have [Marco] Andreolli and [Danilo] D'Ambrosio coming back soon.
"We'll see. It's a question of numbers more than anything, as we've got a lot of matches coming up."
Guarin was the star of the show at Atalanta, with his brace sandwiched by Xherdan Shaqiri's early penalty and Rodrigo Palacio's fortuitous late strike.
The Colombian midfielder told reporters: "Everything’s coming together. The most important thing is the team’s performance, because that helps individual players to do even better.
"Mancini’s faith has been fundamental to us. It’s really important that we've started winning."news_articleMon, 16 Feb 2015 09:06:01 +0000Anonymous344810 at https://www.fourfourtwo.com